CPSI Exam Preparation: Questions & Answers:

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(Q) Circular use zone where swing motion occurs cannot overlap to a
distance of________________. - :-Y + 72"
(y = vertical distance from the top of sitting surface to pivot point)

(Q) The front and rear use zone where swing motion occurs cannot
overlap for a distance of ______ to both the front and the rear. - :-2x
x = the vertical distance from the protective surface to the pivot point of
the swing.

(Q) What is the handhold length of a seated rocking equipment ? - :-

min. length 3"

(Q) Wheelchair accessible platform:

The openings in platform, and between edge and railing may not exceed
______" horizontal opening - :-1/2" (0.5")

(Q) What is the minimum side use zone for a rotating swing support
structure? - :-72"

(Q) Comprehensive program of playground safety includes.... - :-- audits

-inspections
-maintenance

(Q) What does the middle projection gauge measure? - :-projection

entering brain thru eye socket
(Q) What does the large projection gauge measure? - :-soft tissue
damage such as bruise or ruptured organs in abdominal area

(Q) What is the max height of a balance beam? - :-12" max hgt for 2-5
yo
16" max hgt for 5-12 yo

(Q) What is min overlap use zone for To-Fro Swing support structure?
- :-72"

(Q) What is the dowel size of the crush/shear test probe on Merry - Go
- Rounds? - :-0.30" (5/16")

(Q) Entanglement hazards:

If connecting devices that have in-fill such as plastic or cable that
completely fills the interior space of both loops preventing entry items
of clothing, is this exempt? - :-YES

(Q) What is the minimum footrest length of a seated spring rocking

equipment? - :-3 1/2"

(Q) What is the dowel size of crush / sheer hazards with movement? - :-
0.62" (5/8")

(Q) Partially Bound Openings:

The template is considered fully inserted if it goes below the top of the
opening more than ____" - :-3/4" (0.75")

(Q) What is the minimum diameter of hand gripping components? - :-

0.95"
(Q) What is the dowel diameter for roller slides? - :-0.19" (3/16")

(Q) What is the minimum diameter of handrails? - :-0.95"

(Q) What is the diameter of a medium dowel? - :-.30" (5/16")

(Q) What is the distance from the platform to the sliding pole? - :-18"-
20"

(Q) Stepping forms must be stationary when they are

________________ - :->30"

(Q) What is the distance between stepping platforms? - :-PS 12" max
SA 18" max

(Q) What are track ride platform dimensions (when used)? - :-Min
depth 36"
Min width 32"
Max platform hgt 36" for SA users

(Q) Upper body equipment can be used by children ___ and up - :-4

(Q) What is the handrail (stair) height for PS age children? - :-22"-26"

(Q) How many swings per bay? - :-2

(Q) What is a swing splay? - :-Hangers on swings

(Q) What is the min. distance between swing splays? - :-20"

(Q) Define Guardrail - :-designed to prevent an inadvertent fall thru
opening

(Q) Define Barrier - :-designed to prevent access and egress thru the
opening

(Q) What conditions do you identify in an audit? - :-Non - Compliant

and/or Compliant

(Q) What is the handgrip to surface clearance for a track ride? - :-64"
min - 78" max

(Q) What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 5-12
yo? - :-38"

(Q) What is the fall height of a sliding pole? - :-60" below the highest
portion of the pole to protective surface

(Q) What is it called if the head probe will not fit thru opening? - :-Head
Entrapment

(Q) What is the minimum diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing

apparatus? - :-0.95"

(Q) Completely Bounded Non - Rigid Openings

How many pounds of force to push thru an opening? - :-50#

(Q) Projections that have potential to injure users is identified by ATSM

as ___________________________? - :-Protrusions
(Q) What is the max diameter of a handgrip component? - :-1.55"

(Q) What is the max diameter of a handrail? - :-1.55"

(Q) What is the max diameter of rungs on a rigid climbing apparatus?

- :-1.55"

(Q) What is the maximum hgt of the lower guardrail for children 5-12
yo? - :-28"

(Q) What is the minimum hgt of the upper guardrail for children 2-5
yo? - :-29"

(Q) What is the maximum ramp slope for access/egress? - :-1:12

(Q) What equipment was the 1st to be removed for safety reasons? - :-
Giant Stride

(Q) What does the small projection gauge measure? - :-Thickness of a

child's skull at the temple region

(Q) Wheelchair - What is the maximum ramp run with a landing? - :-

144"

(Q) What is the use zone for stationary equipment? - :-72" min all
directions from equipment perimeter

(Q) What is the minimum insertion depth of a torso probe? - :-4"

(Q) What is the minimum hgt of an upper rail on a barrier for children
5-12 yo? - :-38"

(Q) Wheelchair - What is the minimum width of an elevated accessible

route? - :-36"

(Q) Historical Perspective - International Voluntary ____________ - :-

Standard

(Q) What is ATSM F1292? - :-Method to Test Impact Attenuation of

Safety Surfacing

(Q) What is the fall height of a seesaw? - :-Maximum height of any part
to the protective surfacing

(Q) Wheelchair - What is the minimum diameter of the landing? - :-60"

(Q) Stepping forms for PS age children must be

____________________. - :-Stationary

(Q) What is the max seat hgt of a seesaw? - :-60"

(Q) What is the min. use zone for a track ride? - :-72"

(Q) What is ATSM F2223? - :-Guide for ATSM Stds on playground

surfacing

(Q) What is the max roller height for log rolls? - :-18"
(Q) What is ATSM F2049? - :-Standard for fencing / barriers for
playgrounds

(Q) What is ATSM F1918? - :-Contained play systems

(Q) Law in US - Playground Safety criteria as legal _____ _____

______in court. - :-Standard of Care

(Q) Define ASTM - :-Its purpose to reduce life threatening and

debilitating injuries

(Q) Guardrails and Barriers on Wheelchair Accs. Ramps

- Guardrail and barrier must come within _____" of the platform surface
or have _______. - :-1" OR 2" raised curb

(Q) #4 Cause of Death - :-Impact

(Q) The common cause of injury is caused by ___________. - :-Impact

11%
8% by stationary
3% moving equip.

(Q) Designed play surfaces

- A flat surface ______ and less than ______ from the horizontal. - :-2" x
2" , 30 deg.

(Q) What is the fall hgt of a spring rocker? - :-At the seat or designated
play (whichever is higher) to fall material
(Q) Head entrapment dimensions are based on __________ - :-5th % of
a 2 yo

(Q) There must be no obstructions within ____" above designated

playing surface. - :-84"

(Q) What is the slide use zone (side and rear)? - :-72" and can overlap

(Q) What is the fall hgt of slides? - :-Hgt of platform to fall material

(Q) Wheelchair - What is the transfer platform height? - :-11" - 18"

(Q) Can rotating equipment <20" have use zones that overlap? >20"
overlap? - :-< 20" no overlap
> 20" use zone may overlap

(Q) A projection is not an entanglement hazard UNLESS what 4

conditions are present... - :-1. projection must fit w/in a gauge
2. projection must be above horizontal plane
3. must have a perpendicular side
4. must extend greater > .12" from surface

(Q) What is the max hgt of elevated structures (without barriers) for
children 5-12 yo? - :-48"

(Q) What is the stepping form height? - :-< 20" 2-5 yo

>30" 5-12 yo

(Q) Exit of slide is_______ degrees below horizontal - :-≤4

(Q) What is the interior fall height diameter or a 3D climbing net? - :-
18" 2-5 yo
20" 5-12 yo

(Q) What is the function of play equipment?

(it helps child develop....) - :--physically
-intellectually
-socially
-emotionally

(Q) What is the distance of the adjacent tract ride (center of grasp to
center of grasp)? - :-48" (4 ft)

(Q) What is the common cause of injury and percentage? - :-Falls, 79%

(Q) What is the #1 major cause of death? - :-Entanglement

(Q) What is the minimum use zone of the slide exit region? - :-72"

(Q) What is the distance of the roof to fall material? - :-84"

(Q) Surfacing is not required on embankment slides except at the exit

area if the bedway is less than ___" above the embankment. - :-12"

(Q) What is the gauge size for vertical projection in entanglement

hazards? - :-0.12"

(Q) What is the max distance between stepping platforms? - :-12" 2-5
yo
18" 5-12 yo
(Q) What is the minimum hgt of an upper rail on a barrier for children
2-5 yo? - :-29"

(Q) How many bolt threads are exposed to be considered a protrusion?

- :-2 or more

(Q) Feet first entry could result in a death; this hazard is considered a
_____ _____ _____? - :-Priority One Hazard

(Q) What do you check an S Hook gap with? - :-Feeler Gauge

(Q) What is a low frequency inspection? - :-Seasonal; in depth. Focus

on preventative maintenance

(Q) What is ASTM F1487? Range of user - :-5% 2 yo to 95% 12 yo

(Q) What is the clearance from under the swing seats? - :-12" min for
weighted open seat
24" min for enclosed seat

(Q) What is the Multi Axis Swing seat Clearance? - :-12"

(Q) What is the distance of the first handheld on upper body

equipment when access is by rungs? - :-8"-10"

(Q) What is the size of a crush/sheer test probe for roller slides - :-0.19"
(3/16")
(Q) Children with mobility impairments need to be able to_______,
________, __________. - :-Approach, Enter, and Use

(Q) What are use zone characteristics? - :-Must meet ASTM F1292,
F1487 and ADA 2010 Route of travel

(Q) What is swing peak acceleration? - :-100 g and HIC score of 500 or
less

(Q) What is the minimum hgt of elevated structures with guardrails for
children 2-5 yo? - :-20"

(Q) What is the length of the chain on an overhead ring; it must not
exceed _____? - :-7"

(Q) The overall length of an overhead ring must not exceed _______?
- :-15"

(Q) What is the max diameter of a sliding pole? - :-1.90"

(Q) ASTM materials must have a record of _______ - :-durability

(Q) What is the minimum interior diameter of a tube slide? - :-23"

(Q) What is the clearance zone above the slide bedway for the entire
length of the slide - :-60"

(Q) Overlap of Use Zones

-If either structures are over 30" in height, what is minimum overlap?
- :-108" (9 ft)
(Q) Define probabilility - :-What the probability of a child might have an
accident as a result of an exposure?

(Q) What is the clearance zone for a spiral slide? - :-21" on outside of
the spiral only

(Q) What is ASTM F1292 HIC benchmark? - :-1000 Gs

(Q) What is the seat clearance for a combo swing? - :-12" min

(Q) What is the clearance zone for a combo swing? - :-30" min between
structure and suspended element

(Q) What is the exit use zone of slides? - :-72" min - 96" max , no
overlap
(hgt of slide @ platform is the use exit zone)
nothing < 96"

(Q) What is the maximum hgt of an elevated structure without barriers

for children 2-5 yo? - :-30"

(Q) What is the minimum use zone for sitting, rocking or springing
equipment? - :-72"

(Q) What is the minimum non overlap use zone for rotating equipment
> 20" diameter? - :-72"

(Q) What is the function of inspections and maintenance? - :-Safety -

ensure safety of users
Function - keep equipment operational
Aesthetics - clean, attractive, and sanitary

(Q) What is the distance between rungs on horizontal ladders? - :-PS (2-
5 yo) min 9"-12" max
SA (5-12 yo) min 9" -15" max

(Q) What is the thickness of the torso probe? - :-3.5"

(Q) Adopt a playground safety policy approved by the_____ _______.

- :-Governing board

(Q) What is the minimum non overlap use zone for standing/ rocking
equipment? - :-84" (7 ft)

(Q) What is the max height for horizontal ladders? - :-60" (2-5 yo)
84" (5-12 yo)
54" wheelchair

(Q) Except where means of ascent and descent have a top guardrail,
the max opening for most play components must be no greater than
________"? - :-15"

(Q) What is the use zone for a standing/ rocking/ springing equipment?
- :-84"

(Q) What size is the vertical projection gauge? - :-.12" (1/8")

(Q) Equipment painted before ______ should be checked. - :-1978

(Q) What is the head probe diameter? - :-9"

(Q) What is a high frequency inspection? - :-Custodial; identifies

change. Focuses on routine maintenance

(Q) On completely bounded ridge openings, check all openings

between _______; not all gaps are hazards. - :-3 1/2" - 9"

(Q) What is the max guardrail height on a lower rail for children 2-5 yo?
- :-23"

(Q) What is the single axis side clearance for a swing? - :-30" min from
frame
24" min from adjacent swing chain

(Q) What is the distance is the first handheld on upper body equipment
from the leading edge of a platform? - :-0"-10"

(Q) The sliding pole must exit how many inches above the platform? - :-
60"

(Q) What is the fall height of a balance beam? - :-Distance between the
top of the walking surface to fall material.

(Q) What is G Max? - :-Max acceleration of a head during impact

(Q) What is the max height of elevated structures without guardrails for
children 5-12 yo? - :-30"

(Q) CPSI Course Objective

-ID safety hazards
-Rank hazard according to _______
-Apply knowledge to comprehensive safety program - :-Injury Potential

(Q) What is critical height? - :-The max height in full for a surfacing
system that, when tested in accordance with ASTM F1292, no value
shall exceed 200 g-max or 1000 HIC

(Q) What is HIC stand for? - :-Head Injury Criteria

(measures of impact severity that combines both time and energy of
impact)

(Q) What are 3 Hazard Priority Levels? - :-Possibility, Probability, and

Consequences

(Q) What is the reduced min gradient of a slide exit? - :-11"

(Q) What is the minimum diameter of a stepping form? - :-10"

(Q) What is the diameter of a large dowel? - :-.62" (5/8")

(Q) Not permitted suspended hazards:

Free swinging rope, chains etc attached at 1 end and more than
________. - :-7"

(Q) Permitted Suspended Hazards:

Rope, cable or chain should not be able to be looped back on
themselves to create a circle with a _______" or greater perimeter. - :-
5"
(Q) What is F2075? - :-Engineered Wood Fiber Safety

(Q) What is ATSM F1148? - :-Residential Play Equipment

(Q) What is the handrail height between____ inches from ea step. - :-

22"-38"

(Q) What is the dimensions of the width of a slide bed? - :-12" min 2-5
yo 16" min 5-12 yo

(Q) What is the dimensions of the slide exit to surfacing material? - :-

0"-11" <48"
7"-15" >48"

(Q) What is the max use zone for the slide exit region? - :-96" (8 ft)

(Q) An access component is required between adjacent platforms when

height difference is .....
> ______ for PS children , > _________ for SA - :->12" PS , >18" SA

(Q) What is the #2 cause of death? - :-Falls

(Q) What is the #3 cause of death? - :-Head and neck entrapment

(Q) What factors contribute to playground injuries? - :-

-Improper use/poor supervision
-Poor maintenance
-Inappropriate design
-Installation Errors
-Site Planning Issues
(Q) What is the handrail (stair) height for 5-12 yo? - :-22"-38"

(Q) What is the fall height of swings? - :-Pivot point to fall material

(Q) Critical height of protective surfacing must ______fall height of

equipment. - :-equal or exceed

(Q) Suspended Projection Swings:

If a projection hazard passes thru the face of the gauge, it is considered
a _______. - :-Protrusion hazard

(Q) What is a consequence? - :-The most likely level of an injury to be

the consequence of the accident.

(Q) Overlap of Use Zones

-If both structures are 30" or less in height, what is minimum overlap?
- :-72" (6 ft)

(Q) What is the max opening for an S-Hook? - :-0.04" (dime width)

(Q) Compound Projections

If any part of the projection extends beyond the face of the three
gauges, the test indicated that the projection is a _______. - :-
Protrusion Hazard

(Q) What is the dimension of a slide sidewall? - :-≥ 4" tall

(Q) On a slide, the bedway slope is not to exceed ______ degrees? - :-

30 degrees ave, 50 degrees max
(Q) The slide transition area (platform), must be at least ___"? - :-14"

(Q) What is ATSM F1951? - :-Wheelchair Accessibility Test

(Q) Define Possibility - :-Likelihood the users would come in contact

with hazard

(Q) What is the minimum clearance on a Merry - Go -Round (bottom to

fall material)? - :-9"

(Q) What is the height of hand supports on a stepping form? - :-22"-38"

above stepping surface

(Q) What is ASTM F1292 GMax Threshold? - :-200 Gs

(Q) What is the seat height of a spring rocking equipment? - :-Min 14"
PS - 28" max SA

(Q) What is the maximum platform height for a merry go round? - :-14"
PS, 18" SA

(Q) What are the 2 safety zones for slides? - :-Non entanglement and
clearance

(Q) What is ASTM 1487? - :-The cause of injury and fatality specifically
identified by CPSC

(Q) What does the washer-like projection gauge measure? - :-

protrusions on suspended components such as swings
 (Q) Partially Bound Opening:
If the "B" portion of the probe can be fully inserted in the partially
bounded opening, the opening is _______. - :-a neck entrapment
hazard.

(Q) Determine a ___ ____ ____ for all non-compliant conditions based
on predictable results (possibility, probability, consequences.). - :-
Hazard Priority Rating

(Q) Once all playground hazards identified in the audit have been
brought into compliance, your playground has attained its _______
_____ ______. - :-Standard of Care

(Q) What is the primary factor affecting inspection frequency? - :-

Extent of use

(Q) What is the early play-related organization? - :-PAL-Police Athletic

League
PRAA-Park Rec Athletic Assoc
NRA-National Rec Assoc

(Q) What is the ages of children injured? - :-2-4 yo = 27%

5-9 yo = 56%

Make up 83% of injuries

(Q) Site must be_________to prevent problems. - :-Well drained

(Q) A step on a stairway that is ____ above the underlying surfacing
must have a protective barrier instead of a handrail. - :-48"

(Q) CPSC recommends that climbers should not have climbing bars or
other rigid structural components in the interior of the climber onto
which a child could fall from a hgt greater than_____ inches. - :-18"

(Q) What is the clearance zone in all directions horizontally for a

multiple axis swing? - :-Y+30
(y = vertical distance from pivot pt to top of seat)

(Q) Define Impact Attenuation - :-The ability of a surface to reduce and

dissipate the energy of a falling body.

(Q) What is the fall hgt of 3D climbing nets? - :-Highest distance of

either the interior or exterior fall height

(min fall hgt for structures >72" high is 72")

(Q) What is the use zone for functionality linked stepping forms? - :-72"

(Q) What is the use zone for a Merry-Go-Round? - :-12'